HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 3825.41 – Residual products of the chemical or allied industries, not elsewhere specified or included; halogenated waste organic solvents
HS code 3825.41 is the 6-digit subheading for residual products of the chemical or allied industries, not elsewhere specified or included, halogenated waste organic solvents. It is used for waste trichloroethylene, waste perchloroethylene, waste methylene chloride, waste chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and waste hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs).
What HS 3825.41 covers
This HS code covers waste organic solvents that contain halogen atoms, such as chlorine, bromine, or fluorine. These solvents are widely used in industries like pharmaceuticals, electronics manufacturing, dry cleaning, and chemical synthesis. Due to their hazardous properties, including toxicity and environmental persistence, their international trade is strictly controlled. Trade typically involves specialized waste management companies and recycling facilities that collect these wastes for recovery, recycling, or environmentally sound destruction. Importers and exporters are often industries generating these wastes or companies specializing in hazardous waste treatment. Key aspects include stringent compliance with international hazardous waste regulations (e.g., Basel Convention), the economic viability of solvent recovery, and the need for advanced treatment technologies to prevent environmental contamination and ensure worker safety.
- Covers
- Waste trichloroethylene
- Waste perchloroethylene
- Waste methylene chloride
- Waste chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)
- Waste hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs)
- Waste brominated solvents
- Waste fluorinated solvents
- Examples
- Used dry-cleaning solvents
- spent degreasing agents from electronics manufacturing
- waste solvents from pharmaceutical synthesis
- discarded refrigerant chemicals
- waste industrial cleaning agents
Codes often confused with 3825.41
Common mistake. This code is clearly distinguished from non-halogenated waste organic solvents (382549) by the presence of halogen atoms. It should also not be confused with virgin halogenated solvents (Chapter 29) if not clearly identified as 'waste'.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 382541, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 382541 in UN Comtrade data was Switzerland, with 64% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was France, with 64% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Switzerland $911K 64% of world exports
- 2 Jordan* ~$234K 16% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Belgium $118K 8.3% of world exports
World total: $1.4M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 France $1.8M 64% of world imports
- 2 Germany $562K 20% of world imports
- 3 South Korea $119K 4.2% of world imports
World total: $2.9M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 3825.41
Brazil does not split HS 3825.41: its NCM code is 3825.41.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 38.25 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 3825.41
What is HS code 382541?
HS code 382541 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Residual products of the chemical or allied industries, not elsewhere specified or included; halogenated waste organic solvents. This HS code covers waste organic solvents that contain halogen atoms, such as chlorine, bromine, or fluorine. These solvents are widely used in industries like pharmaceuticals, electronics manufacturing, dry cleaning, and chemical synthesis. Due to their hazardous properties, including toxicity and environmental persistence, their international trade is strictly controlled. Trade typically involves specialized waste management companies and recycling facilities that collect these wastes for recovery, recycling, or environmentally sound destruction. Importers and exporters are often industries generating these wastes or companies specializing in hazardous waste treatment. Key aspects include stringent compliance with international hazardous waste regulations (e.g., Basel Convention), the economic viability of solvent recovery, and the need for advanced treatment technologies to prevent environmental contamination and ensure worker safety.
What products fall under HS code 382541?
Waste trichloroethylene, waste perchloroethylene, waste methylene chloride, waste chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), waste hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), waste brominated solvents, waste fluorinated solvents
What are common misclassifications for HS code 382541?
This code is clearly distinguished from non-halogenated waste organic solvents (382549) by the presence of halogen atoms. It should also not be confused with virgin halogenated solvents (Chapter 29) if not clearly identified as 'waste'.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 382541?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 382541 in UN Comtrade data were Switzerland ($911K, 64% of world exports), Jordan (about $234K) and Belgium ($118K). World exports came to about $1.4M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 382541?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 382541 in UN Comtrade data were France ($1.8M, 64% of world imports), Germany ($562K) and South Korea ($119K). World imports came to about $2.9M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 382541 structured?
HS code 382541 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (38) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (25) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (41) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 382541?
In Brazil, HS code 382541 is NCM 3825.41.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.